Special Presentation on Oct. 9th - Land Protection and the Challenges of Conserving Migratory Birds

So much to talk about at Birds & Brews!

A great gathering of old friends and new friends tonight at Birds & Brews! Bailey's Pub was kind enough to let us use their private lounge which provided for a more intimate gathering. We had some new friends join us from Friends of the Rouge River and the Farmington Hills Nature Center.

First on deck was Michigan Audubon's Executive Director, Jonathan Lutz. Jonathan provided an update on Audubon Chapters and how Birds & Brews is a contemporary take for advocating for birds. He also spoke about their beautiful bird sanctuary, Lake Bluff located on Lake Michigan. We gave away a 1 night stay as a prize tonight. Lastly, a reminder on the upcoming Crane Fest http://cranefest.org/ which is always one of my personal favorites!

Our main speaker, Huron Pines Project Manager Patrick Ertel spoke on Restoring Stream Habitats through Priority Project Implementation. He brought a water tube prop to demonstrate the effects of warm water on sand and related it to our rivers. He next gave a slide show which covered some of their Dam projects. It was a very engaging presentation and many questions were asked.

Our last speaker of the night was Abby Ertel, Kirtland's Warbler Coordinator at Huron Pines. Abby gave an update on the Kirtland's Warbler Initiative which is building the support network necessary to delist the species from the Endangered Species List and ensuring the warbler continues to thrive into the future. - See more at: http://www.huronpines.org/program.asp?pjt=gv&gid=6 

Please mark your calendar for our next Birds & Brews on Wednesday, October 9th. Details soon to follow!

Birds & Brews September 11 Event!

Birds & Brews Special Presentation:

Restoring Stream Habitats through Priority Project Implementation

·         Date: Wednesday, September 11

·         Time: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Social Hour / 6:45 pm. Presentation

·         Place: Bailey’s Pub, 22091 Michigan Ave, Dearborn

·         RSVPs are required for this event: shelleyupnorth@gmail.com

This presentation will be given by Patrick Ertel, Project Manager at Huron Pines, a non-profit conservation organization located in northern Michigan.  Now in his 8^th year with Huron Pines, Patrick has taken on more of a technical advisor and project development role. This is a good fit for him as he gets the opportunity to teach numerous audiences and blend in his cross section of experience.

Patrick’s Background: After earning his Master’s Degree from Ohio University, Patrick spent time in New Brunswick, Canada, while banding migratory songbirds. From the Bay of Fundy, Patrick moved to North Carolina, where is worked restoring oyster reefs for The Nature Conservancy. Since joining Huron Pines, Patrick has continued to hone his expertise by completing numerous fluvial geomorphology courses and presenting at Great Lakes-wide conferences and workshops.

Photos from our June 12th Birds & Brews event

 

Where has the time gone? This has been a busy summer and pretty soon fall migration will be here. I wanted to share photos from our June 12th event at Wild Birds Unlimited in Canton.  I am looking forward to seeing all of you for our special September 11th event at Bailey's Pub in Dearborn.  Happy Birding!

June 12 - Birds & Brews in Canton!

We are going off-site for our next Birds & Brews!  Brian & Michele Hintz of Wild Birds Unlimited in Canton have offered to host our next meeting at their store.  We will be offering light snacks & refreshments.  Additionally, they will be providing a special discount on any bird purchases you may want to make. They will announce the details at our gathering.

In addition, Janet Hug of the Oakland Audubon Society & the Young Birders Club http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/YoungBirders.html will be speaking about how to get young ones interested in birding as well as their upcoming events. 

RSVP's are kindly requested for this event.

Date: Wednesday, June 12th
Place: Wild Birds Unlimited in Canton, 41816 Ford Road, Canton. Tel: 734-983-9130
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 (Janet will begin speaking at 6:45 / 7:00 p.m.)
RSVP: shelleyupnorth@gmail.com

A quick reminder that Michigan Audubon's Cerulean Warbler Weekend is May 31 - June 2 in Barry County, MI. http://ceruleanwarbler.org/
See Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrow, Red-headed and Pileated Woodpecker, Northern and Louisiana Waterthrush, Hooded and, of course, Cerulean Warbler.

Happy Birding!

Shelley Martinez

April 10 Birds & Brews Recap

April 10 was a fun night for Birds & Brews! We were fortunate to have Michigan Audubon's Conservation Director Tom Funke speak about Audubon's many sanctuaries. Michigan Audubon protects over 5000 acres with their 19 sanctuaries throughout the state. Tom had a wonderful slide show showcasing the habitat and beauty of these important sanctuaries. An added bonus, a drawing was held for a 2-night stay at the log cabin at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary. Rita Montague was the lucky winner of this prize!

Our next Birds & Brews will be held at Wild Birds Unlimited in Canton. Stay tuned for upcoming details.

April 10 - Presentation on Michigan Audubon's Bird Sanctuaries

On April 10, we are featuring Michigan Audubon's Conservation Director, Tom Funke.  Tom will be presenting on MAS bird sanctuaries. These 19 sanctuaries protect more than 5,000 acres of important wildlife habitat. Rivers, lakes, marshes, bogs, fens, grasslands, hardwoods and northern conifer communities are found in these habitats, many protecting endangered species of animals and plants. Come join us!

Event Details:

• Wednesday, April 10th
• 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Social hour
• 6:45 p.m. - Presentation by Tom Funke
• Place - Bailey's Pub, 22091 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
• RSVP's are required for this event / shelleyupnorth@gmail.com